SaaS Executive with Track Record of
Accelerating Growth
HENDERSON, Nev., Nov. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Research Solutions (NASDAQ:
RSSS), a pioneer in scientific content delivery, today announced
the appointment of Sefton Cohen as
Chief Revenue Officer. Cohen brings over two decades of experience
scaling high-growth SaaS companies and will play a pivotal role in
accelerating Research Solutions' transformation from a scientific
content provider to a comprehensive AI-enabled research
intelligence platform.
"Sefton's proven track record of driving triple-digit growth in
the SaaS industry makes him the ideal leader to accelerate our
transformation," said Roy W.
Olivier, CEO of Research Solutions. "His experience in
scaling customer-focused organizations and delivering predictable
revenue growth aligns perfectly with our vision of revolutionizing
how researchers discover, access, and analyze scientific
literature."
Cohen joins Research Solutions from Suralink, where he served as
Chief Revenue Officer. Previously, as CRO at RapidRatings, he led
the commercial transformation that culminated in a successful
$240 million private equity exit. His
experience also includes executive roles at Medidata Solutions,
where he drove the adoption of new AI and analytics solutions
across global pharmaceutical companies, and Qubit, where he scaled
the US operation from six to 65 employees while securing over
$66 million in venture funding.
"Research Solutions stands at the forefront of a significant
transformation in the research technology landscape," said Cohen.
"The company's evolution represents a tremendous opportunity to
reshape how scientific knowledge is discovered and utilized. I'm
excited to help accelerate this transformation and deliver
innovative solutions that empower researchers worldwide."
Cohen's appointment comes as Research Solutions continues to
expand its AI capabilities, including the recent launch of its
literature discovery and analysis tools that leverage over 1.2
billion citation statements to provide unprecedented research
insights. His expertise in enterprise software sales and strategic
partnerships will be instrumental in driving adoption of these
advanced capabilities across academic institutions, life sciences
companies, and research organizations globally.
Cohen will lead the company's global revenue operations. His
focus will be on scaling the Company's platform revenue while
maintaining and looking to improve upon its high customer
satisfaction and retention rates.
Cohen holds an MBA from Columbia Business
School and serves as a Finalist Judge for the Columbia
Business School Lang Venture Competition and as a mentor in the
Columbia Business School Greenhouse Venture Program.
About Research Solutions
Research Solutions (NASDAQ: RSSS) is a vertical SaaS and AI
company that simplifies research workflow for academic
institutions, life science companies, and research organizations
worldwide. As one of the only publisher-independent marketplaces
for scientific, technical, and medical (STM) content, the company
uniquely combines AI-powered tools—including an intelligent
research assistant and full-text search capabilities—with seamless
access to both open access and paywalled research. The platform
enables organizations to discover, access, manage and analyze
scientific literature more efficiently, accelerating the pace of
scientific discovery.
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